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    How to install xp on acer laptop, Bought a new acer laptop but unable to install xp operating system on

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by junaidjee, Oct 2, 2007.

  1. junaidjee

    junaidjee Newbie

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    I have bought acer laptop.
    1. This is Extensa 6702ZNWLMi
    2. Intel Pentium M processor 735A
    3. DVD-Dual double layer

    Now when i press the power button it start and after some processing shows the following:
    Linpus Linux Basic Edition v9.2 b060419c
    [root@ localhost /]#

    Now i dont understand this command [root@ localhost /]# and after this command cursor is blinking to write some thing.

    I also dont know that how to launch that window in which i can change the boot priority. In my pc that i use in home i press del after starting my computer and a window comes where i change my boot priority and then boot from cd windows xp and install it. But in this case i dont know how to install xp. and my next question is that can i play cd in DVD-Dual double layer.
     
    junaidjee, Oct 2, 2007
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  2. Thibault

    Thibault Banned

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    I'm confused. Did you install Linux on your machine at any time?

    Formatting and installing Windows XP should not be hard. You put in your Windows XP CD and boot from the CD. You'll have the option to format the HDD (which is what you want). You do that, when it starts up again it'll take you through the step by step installation of XP.
    To get into the BIOS (and set your boot priority) press F2 when the computer is starting (it's usually F2 if I recall correctly). Once you're in the BIOS, set it so that it'll boot from the CD before the HDD. Once you have that it done it should all be pretty easy. Your DVD-drive should be able to read a CD.
     
    Thibault, Oct 2, 2007
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